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Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

Headline from Fox5 Atlanta, on the newest of 3 developments

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

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3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Despite His DOGE Duties, Vivek Ramaswamy May Be Looking to Take Another Run for Higher Office

    Headline from RedState ·

  2. Who will run DOGE? Vivek Ramaswamy no longer part of the Trump-backed commission

    Headline from WWL New Orleans ·

  3. Newest

    Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. RedState

    Despite His DOGE Duties, Vivek Ramaswamy May Be Looking to Take Another Run for Higher Office (opens RedState)

    Published

  2. Washington Examiner

    Vivek Ramaswamy set to announce his bid for Ohio governor race (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Ramaswamy is expected to head DOGE until its deadline of July 2026, lining his timing up for the Ohio gubernatorial election scheduled November 2026.

  3. Townhall

    Vivek Ramaswamy Is Out at DOGE (opens Townhall)

    Published

  4. New York Post

    Vivek Ramaswamy won’t serve as co-leader in Trump’s DOGE initiative (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is out as the co-leader of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, according to a spokesperson for the initiative.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Ramaswamy may leave DOGE after tension with staff over workload: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    "Vivek has worn out his welcome," one person close to Trump told CBS News about the expected departure.

  6. Newsweek

    Is Vivek Ramaswamy leaving DOGE? What we know (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Reports say that Vivek Ramaswamy is stepping away from the new Department of Government Efficiency following tensions within the team.

  7. WWL New Orleans

    Who will run DOGE? Vivek Ramaswamy no longer part of the Trump-backed commission (opens WWL New Orleans)

    Published

    WWL New Orleans's feed description

    Ramaswamy's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency was confirmed hours after Trump took office Monday.

  8. Fox News

    Ramaswamy done at DOGE, Ohio gubernatorial campaign launch expected early next week: sources (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is done at President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, and is expected to launch a campaign for Ohio governor early next week

  9. NBC News

    Vivek Ramaswamy to leave DOGE and launch a run for Ohio governor (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy will launch a campaign for governor in Ohio early next week and is parting ways with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming DOGE.

  10. New York Times

    Ramaswamy Will Bow Out of DOGE and Run for Governor in Ohio (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    The billionaire decided he could not campaign while helping lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, but tensions with Elon Musk were also evident.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Vivek Ramaswamy Reportedly Leaving DOGE (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy will leave President Donald Trump

  12. Blaze Media

    Vivek Ramaswamy exits DOGE ahead of possible gubernatorial bid (opens Blaze Media)

    Published

    Blaze Media's feed description

    'He’s leaving on good terms with Trump, Elon, and the team.'

  13. CBS News

    Vivek Ramaswamy expected to depart DOGE (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.

  14. Insider

    Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE right as it's getting started (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Ramaswamy's departure ahead of an expected gubernatorial bid in Ohio means Elon Musk will be the sole leader of DOGE.

  15. The Guardian

    Vivek Ramaswamy quits ‘Doge’ cost-cutting program leaving Musk in charge (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Tech entrepreneur, who may run for governor of Ohio, reportedly clashed with billionaire SpaceX CEO

  16. Fox5 Atlanta

    Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

    Published

    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

  17. Washington Times

    Vivek Ramaswamy announces exit from DOGE (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy said it was an honor to help with the Department of Government Efficiency as he announced he is leaving the endeavor to launch an expected bid for Ohio governor.

  18. The Hill

    Vivek Ramaswamy set to depart DOGE (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed on Monday he will not serve on President Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) commission, leaving Tesla CEO Elon Musk to singularly lead the advisory group.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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